CASAC EXAM|QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|NEW UPDATE 2026/2027|
GUARANTEED SUCCESS|GRADED A+
The diagnostic categories of "abuse" and "dependence" are separated by the following:
(a) Tolerance and withdrawal
(b) Length of time used and context of use
(c) Length of time used and particular drug identified
(d) Withdrawal and recidivism
CORRECT|ANSWER
A
A
CORRECT|ANSWER
The diagnostic categories of "abuse" and "dependence" are separated by the following:
(a) Tolerance and withdrawal
(b) Length of time used and context of use
(c) Length of time used and particular drug identified
(d) Withdrawal and recidivism
Which law does not allow for a breach of confidentiality to warn a third party in imminent danger?
(a) HIPAA
(b) CFR 42, Part 2
(c) State Law
(d) None of the above
CORRECT|ANSWER
B
According to CFR 42, Part 2, confidential information may be disclosed with client consent:
(a) For a third party payment
,(b) To medical professionals in an emergency situation
(c) To family members in an emergency situation
(d) None of the above
CORRECT|ANSWER
B
According to CFR 42, Part 2, disclosure of confidential information requires written consent with several elements; which
of the following is not one of the required elements?
(a) The name of the person or program permitted to make the disclosure
(b) The name of the person or program receiving the disclosed information
(c) The purpose of the disclosure
(d) A statement indicating that the client may revoke consent at any time but only if he or she states that in writing
CORRECT|ANSWER
D
According to HIPAA, client consent is not required for disclosure of confidential information for all the following except:
(a) To the client's employer
(b) For the opportunity to agree or object
(c) For treatment, payment, and health care operations
(d) For public interest and benefit activities
CORRECT|ANSWER
A
Which of the following regulations restricts parental access of their children's confidential information without the
minor's consent?
(a) FERPA
(b) IDEA
(c) CFR 42, Part 2
(d) PPRA
CORRECT|ANSWER
,C
Problems may arise if a substance abuse counselor and former client attend the same AA meeting for all the following
reasons except:
(a) The former client will benefit more than the substance abuse counselor
(b) It risks the substance abuse counselor anonymity
(c) It risks the former client's confidentiality
(d) The substance abuse counselor may need censor what they share in the meeting
CORRECT|ANSWER
A
Which of the following is not a characteristic of an ethical dilemma?
(a) A choice between two courses of action must be made
(b) There are significant consequences for not selecting either of the options
(c) Each decision is supported by ethical principles
(d) One of the decisions is supported by state regulations
CORRECT|ANSWER
D
The __________ houses the mechanisms that most often interact with substances that cross the blood-brain barrier.
(a) Cortex
(b) Forebrain
(c) Midbrain
(d) Right Hemisphere
CORRECT|ANSWER
B
The limbic system is involved in _______________.
, (a) Basic, autonomic functions such as hormonal activity, thirst, hunger, temperature, sex drive and sleep
(b) Relaying information from the upper brain-stem
(c) Emotional behavior and long-term memory
(d) Thought, perception, motor function, sensory data processing and vision
CORRECT|ANSWER
C
The cortex is significant as related to drug use since it controls
(a) Basic, autonomic functions such as hormonal activity, thirst, hunger, temperature, sex drive and sleep
(b) Thought, perception, motor function, sensory data processing and vision
(c) Emotional behavior and long-term memory
(d) Taste and craving
CORRECT|ANSWER
B
With the exception of neurons in the hippocampus, after being damaged neurons will:
(a) Regenerate, but slower than other cells
(b) Not regenerate
(c) Grow new axons
(d) Shrink in size
CORRECT|ANSWER
B
Marijuana affects the parts of the brain that
(a) Controls coordination
(b) Relates to memory and learning
(c) Relates to thinking and problem-solving
(d) All of the above
CORRECT|ANSWER
GUARANTEED SUCCESS|GRADED A+
The diagnostic categories of "abuse" and "dependence" are separated by the following:
(a) Tolerance and withdrawal
(b) Length of time used and context of use
(c) Length of time used and particular drug identified
(d) Withdrawal and recidivism
CORRECT|ANSWER
A
A
CORRECT|ANSWER
The diagnostic categories of "abuse" and "dependence" are separated by the following:
(a) Tolerance and withdrawal
(b) Length of time used and context of use
(c) Length of time used and particular drug identified
(d) Withdrawal and recidivism
Which law does not allow for a breach of confidentiality to warn a third party in imminent danger?
(a) HIPAA
(b) CFR 42, Part 2
(c) State Law
(d) None of the above
CORRECT|ANSWER
B
According to CFR 42, Part 2, confidential information may be disclosed with client consent:
(a) For a third party payment
,(b) To medical professionals in an emergency situation
(c) To family members in an emergency situation
(d) None of the above
CORRECT|ANSWER
B
According to CFR 42, Part 2, disclosure of confidential information requires written consent with several elements; which
of the following is not one of the required elements?
(a) The name of the person or program permitted to make the disclosure
(b) The name of the person or program receiving the disclosed information
(c) The purpose of the disclosure
(d) A statement indicating that the client may revoke consent at any time but only if he or she states that in writing
CORRECT|ANSWER
D
According to HIPAA, client consent is not required for disclosure of confidential information for all the following except:
(a) To the client's employer
(b) For the opportunity to agree or object
(c) For treatment, payment, and health care operations
(d) For public interest and benefit activities
CORRECT|ANSWER
A
Which of the following regulations restricts parental access of their children's confidential information without the
minor's consent?
(a) FERPA
(b) IDEA
(c) CFR 42, Part 2
(d) PPRA
CORRECT|ANSWER
,C
Problems may arise if a substance abuse counselor and former client attend the same AA meeting for all the following
reasons except:
(a) The former client will benefit more than the substance abuse counselor
(b) It risks the substance abuse counselor anonymity
(c) It risks the former client's confidentiality
(d) The substance abuse counselor may need censor what they share in the meeting
CORRECT|ANSWER
A
Which of the following is not a characteristic of an ethical dilemma?
(a) A choice between two courses of action must be made
(b) There are significant consequences for not selecting either of the options
(c) Each decision is supported by ethical principles
(d) One of the decisions is supported by state regulations
CORRECT|ANSWER
D
The __________ houses the mechanisms that most often interact with substances that cross the blood-brain barrier.
(a) Cortex
(b) Forebrain
(c) Midbrain
(d) Right Hemisphere
CORRECT|ANSWER
B
The limbic system is involved in _______________.
, (a) Basic, autonomic functions such as hormonal activity, thirst, hunger, temperature, sex drive and sleep
(b) Relaying information from the upper brain-stem
(c) Emotional behavior and long-term memory
(d) Thought, perception, motor function, sensory data processing and vision
CORRECT|ANSWER
C
The cortex is significant as related to drug use since it controls
(a) Basic, autonomic functions such as hormonal activity, thirst, hunger, temperature, sex drive and sleep
(b) Thought, perception, motor function, sensory data processing and vision
(c) Emotional behavior and long-term memory
(d) Taste and craving
CORRECT|ANSWER
B
With the exception of neurons in the hippocampus, after being damaged neurons will:
(a) Regenerate, but slower than other cells
(b) Not regenerate
(c) Grow new axons
(d) Shrink in size
CORRECT|ANSWER
B
Marijuana affects the parts of the brain that
(a) Controls coordination
(b) Relates to memory and learning
(c) Relates to thinking and problem-solving
(d) All of the above
CORRECT|ANSWER
